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I'm finding less time to update my blog these days, but my flickr photostream is often updated.

Playing in my house right now...

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At 00:00 GMT on Thursday I was listening to:

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The HMS Daring launch was incredible today. The River Clyde is not that wide, so when 500 feet of ship comes sliding out it is quite a sight to behold. My dad and I both got some great pictures which I'll post shortly, but my dad totally won the day with an incredible video of the launch. It's an 80MB AVI file, but if you've got the bandwidth, feel free to download and enjoy.

For a few moments there I was very impressed with your camera work, and thought about you joining STV.
But then - true to form - you spoiled the whole launch by filming the back of some guys' head.
Don't give up the day job!

Sarah -- if we had access to the best view like you guys (ScottishTV) did, we wouldn't have had the back-of-head issue. Please can you arrange for that next time, and I'll ensure my dad turns in a better performance? ;-)

After reading Moviebank, projectcyclops@hotmail.com left a comment saying:

Hello,

I work for moviebank, usually at the Stockbridge shop. The branch at Newington closed but if you go to either Broughton St, Stockbridge or Dalry and explain that you were a customer there then you get your money transferred and £10 credit for free for all the hassle. The Tollcross branch is run by another franchise owner so not sure about that one... The Broughton branch is easily the best with a huge back catalogue and all the new releases, plus tons of indie/arthouse. As for being a rip-off the staff are usually very accommodating and there are no late fees charged, all you need to do is pop in between 2-10pm and talk with one of us and we'll put your balance back to zero so you don't lose out on any money if it's in the red. That said, I was member of Alphabet before I worked here and it is pretty damn good, I miss old video-shops like that.

Hazel, Martino, you are in my hometown! I am sure you had a superb time in Madrid. I took Eric there and we didn't get to sleep much - its that kind of town! The photos look awesome and you and Hazel look very loved up (love that)! ;)